Outdoor photography is particularly challenging because photographers don't control elements, including lighting, weather, and even their subjects. That's what makes the winning photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition even more stunning.

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The top images come from photographers around the world, displaying "the rich array of life on our planet while highlighting the fragility of nature," according to London's Natural History Museum. The photos capture images like the king of the jungle tamed by a soaking rain shower and a female gorilla holding her young close.

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year is owned by the Natural History Museum and BBC Worldwide. The organizers have released handful of the commended images to weather.com, which you can see in the slideshow above. All the winning photos will be on display for the public at the Natural History Museum in London beginning Oct. 18. For more information on the contest and the exhibition, check out the contest's website here.